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    Paint inside Self Serve Bays

    I’ve seen that checker plate steel on some washes on the lower half of bay walls. Looks pretty good. Also stainless steel cladding. But both are probably fairly pricey.
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    Dencar self serve credit card system coming soon

    “I will say one of the biggest issues I have had is occasionally I will notice on my bay’s a reader will all of a sudden appear to not be working. After watching customers attempt to pay, then go to another bay or just leave. “ I also get the same problem with my hockey puck style Nayax...
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    Cameras

    Uniview sounds promising as a brand. Does this extend to the their LPR cameras? Likely. Who knows? I think these LPR cameras may actually be Hikvision LPR cameras rebranded. Not sure. Also watching their videos you may be able to run the camera software using a laptop as well. Overall. For LPRs...
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    Cameras

    Yes.
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    Cameras

    This came to me in an email (youtube link - explains it pretty clear), but this type of system is what I was thinking. Dedicated camera that can actually capture licence plates and log them into a database. Anyone using this type of camera/system? Results?
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    Cameras

    I’m interested in this topic as well for dumpers but also to learn about customer habits like time spent, how often regulars return per month, etc. Currently I have a camera that can pick up plates under ideal light conditions. But what system can capture plates and data log plates by time in...
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    Are customers getting dumber?

    Like everyone I have signs regarding hand washing, detailing and drying in bays, and pick up bed wash out. Most people follow the rules, but some are defiant that they own the bay. You end up being a Bay Bouncer. To the detailers I like to say, “when you go through the drive thru and get your...
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    How to Improve Triple Foam Delivery

    I find It’s a trade off sometimes with too much thick foam that will not dissipate or go flat for a prolonged time. Customers will load the car with foam (same with foam Brush soap) until timer expires then hand wash or use the foam brush with meter off. You have to play with the air and pump...
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    Foam Brush Slow

    As mentioned foam is likely going flat after a while of non use. If you have a single line coming from the equipment room to the bay, generally a 3/8” poly braided hose is used in that scenario so the foam does not get compressed from the equipment room to the bay. To get the product foamy...
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    Ice - Signage - liability

    The signs I have were custom made with that disclaimer. After reading the comments, I’m thinking not only is ice an issue, but I’ve had guys clean things like greasy restaurant equipment over the years so even in the summer the bays can get slippery from not only freezing conditions. Thinking...
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    Ice - Signage - liability

    Thanks for reply. Don’t get extended freezes here or very short. When they brine or salt and it’s above freezing during the day especially, I’m lined up all day and full until midnight. I really do not want to shut down at all. I’m thinking of getting a large sign for the driveway with a...
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    Ice - Signage - liability

    Been operating my 7 bay SS for 25 years. Open 24/7, and where I’m located bays are all open but we get overnight freezes every now and then. No heated bays or apron. Never had a claim for someone slipping and falling. Well. Just got one. Early in the morning a guy just walked out of the bay to...
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    Thickness and angle of bay cement

    Is there an additive or type of concrete that minimizes damage from salt? Curious to know. My bays over the years have concrete damage from car road salt and lot salting. Something for you to consider if your area has salt use.
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    Best SS wax from KR

    “Light Blue Foam”. I cannot say you see any blue when sprayed on. Has a whitish show to me. You could thicken it up, but then I find it leaves too much streaking on windshields. I can see a blue tinge in any standing water in the bay after its use. So you could say it’s blue. Definite carnuba...
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    Best SS wax from KR

    I think we can agree, ultimately we want a wax that has great show, scent, beading, doesn’t gel or affect equipment, doesn’t leave windshields greasy, and of course at a good low of fair price preferably in concentrate form. I would like to know as well. But seems hard to tick all the boxes and...
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